insert_link NamibiaElectoral Commission of Namibia targets 161,000 voters in run-up to November elections The Electoral Commission (ECN) has commenced its supplementary voter registration exercise, which runs from 4 August to 19 August 2025. This effort targets around 161,000 eligible voters who either missed the general registration window or require updates to their details. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed that 4,233 registration points and 696 teams have been deployed across all 14 regions to reach residents nationwide. The ECN says that teams […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Interview TranscriptsInterview: LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Criticizes SEOM Report’s Impact The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has raised concerns about the effectiveness and impact of observer mission reports, particularly those conducted by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM). According to LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa, such reports often lack enforcement mechanisms and fail to hold electoral bodies accountable for discrepancies in elections. Simataa expressed skepticism regarding the weight these reports carry beyond their written mandates, arguing that governing bodies […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024LPM Questions Credibility of SADC Observer Mission Reports The Landless People's Movement has questioned the effectiveness of observer mission reports, arguing that they lack enforcement and fail to ensure electoral integrity. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa specifically criticized the SADC Electoral Observation Mission report on Zimbabwe, highlighting contradictions between the report's findings and official endorsements by regional leaders. In its 29 November 2024 preliminary report, SEOM says it will provide further analysis in its final report, including recommendations for […] today17 February, 2025
